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Customs seizes hashish at Hamad International Airport

Published: 03 Apr 2023 - 11:35 am | Last Updated: 25 May 2023 - 02:11 pm
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Anisha Bijukumar | The Peninsula

Doha: The customs authority at Hamad international airport foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish (cannabis) into the country. A customs official inspected the bag of a traveller to find 3,579.5 g of hashish. 

The cannabis was found hidden inside soap packaging. 

Customs department has been warning against bringing illegal goods into the country. They are equipped with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.